Nights with a baby are really hyped up, and reasonably so, to a point. The nights do feel different than the days: you're tired and ready to sleep, but your baby doesn't always get the memo. So what do nights with a newborn look like? What are some things you should expect to do during the night?

As a soon-to-be parent, you’re probably feeling intimidated about nights with your baby. Everyone talks about how difficult the sleep deprivation is and emphasizes how little their babies sleep.

And you know what? They’re right. The disrupted sleep, paired with new worries, changes in routines, and the physical metamorphosis of motherhood can really throw you for a loop.

However, there are things you can do to encourage better nights with your new little one. The term “night nanny” or “night nurse” is commonly used, but what does that mean, and should you hire one?